You may be putting on weight? Check your BMI
by Barsha Barua Thursday, August 25 2005 17:31 Hrs (IST) - World Time -
Part 1 - Weight loss strategy
Look around you, you will find more fast food joints than your eyes can accumulate at one go. Now you may be eating from them more than you can burn out. The results, you may be putting on weight, which can make you obese. However, trying to lose weight has also become a clichéd activity with the mushrooming 'weight lose centers.'
We must understand the basics of Body Mass Index and its relation to our weight. The chart below explains that.
BMI Chart
Body mass index or BMI, is a new term to most people. However, it is the measurement of choice for many physicians and researchers studying obesity. BMI uses a mathematical formula that takes into account, both a person's height and weight. BMI equals a person's weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (BMI=kg/m2).
Risk of Associated Disease According to BMI and Waist Size
BMI
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Waist less than or equal to 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women)
Waist greater than or equal to 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women)
18.5 or less
Underweight
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N/A
18.5 - 24.9
Normal
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N/A
25.0 - 29.9
Overweight
Increased
High
30.0 - 34.9
Obese
High
Very High
35.0 - 39.9
Obese
Very High
Very High
40 or greater
Extremely Obese
Extremely High
Extremely High
The best way to lose weight is through burning out calories that is not needed. Regular exercise is the best way to keep you fit and active. However, our genes have a great role in making us fat. So, if we know our history, we must take care of our daily diet than a normal person does. Overweight, obesity could however, be dangerous in many cases. Apart from making us fatigue and tired, it leads to various heart related complications. Latest research says that it also brings complications during pregnancies.
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